7225 Loretto Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7225 Loretto Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 7225 Loretto Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2024Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Replace the 2x4 and 6" led to new 6' led, 8 gfci outlets, and 2 switch for exhaust vent and hvac.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Run new 4 pedicure sink and replace 1 lavatory
- Commercial building permit Apr 2024Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing tenant space for use as a business occupancy at first floor of an existing building, alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvments throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- General permit minor Nov 2023Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. seperate permit required for co-for new use obtained prior to occupancy.
- Zoning permit Aug 2023Issued
Personal services
- Plumbing permit Apr 2011Completed
House trap, fresh air inlet and house drain replacement to comply violation case #246959
- Alteration permit Feb 2011Completed
Install vinyl siding, 1 story (sfd)
- Alteration permit Aug 2010Completed
Interior alterations to include general remodeling with insulation and drywall where needed. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated february 2007. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Administrative permit Jun 2010Expired
Co for physical therapy office only.
- Zoning/use permit Apr 2010Completed
For one flat wall sign
- Use permit Apr 2010Completed
Register use from vacant to first floor - physical therapy office, second and third floor one apartment owner occupied.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Metal Banks (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Firstrust Bank, 1931 Cottman Ave (550 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,650 ft
Avery Soabar Products Group. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Wilson, Woodrow, Junior High School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
500 ft
Castor Gardens MS (500 ft), Northeast HS (1,900 ft), Moore J Hampton Sch (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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